Gentle Touch Funeral Services

Gentle Touch Funeral Services We believe that a meaningful personalized service reflects a life well lived, we are passionate about helping family's and what we do.

Gentle Touch Funeral Services is a warm, family driven business that provides compassionate and personalized care, with professionalism and respect, helping families through life’s toughest moments with dignity and grace. Our biggest comment back from our clients is that they felt like part of our family and would never go anywhere else

Russell passed away peacefully on 25th of March 2026. A private cremation has been held.
29/03/2026

Russell passed away peacefully on 25th of March 2026.
A private cremation has been held.

Stone, Myrtle FrancesPassed away peacefully at Hastings Hospital on 24th March 2026, aged 86, surrounded by her loving f...
29/03/2026

Stone, Myrtle Frances
Passed away peacefully at Hastings Hospital on 24th March 2026, aged 86, surrounded by her loving family. Much loved mother & mother-in-law of Gary & Tracy, Ross & Sue and Glen. Cherished grandmother to 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
In accordance with mum’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

Beautiful Jobelle Pinzon, surrounded by love and flowers.While our hearts ache saying goodbye, we know she is now at pea...
15/03/2026

Beautiful Jobelle Pinzon, surrounded by love and flowers.
While our hearts ache saying goodbye, we know she is now at peace in the arms of the Lord.
Thank you to everyone who has wrapped her family in love and prayers during this time. 🙏

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jobelle Pinzon21 August 1987 – 10 March 2026A beloved wife, mother, daught...
13/03/2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of
Jobelle Pinzon
21 August 1987 – 10 March 2026
A beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend.

A funeral service will be held at Equippers Church,
306 Hapuku St, Hastings, on Monday, 16 March 2026,
at 11:00 am.

We invite all who knew and loved Jobelle to join us in celebrating her life and remembering her with love.

She has now gone to be with the Lord, resting in his eternal peace.

WILSON, Sally Agnes Nee KingPassed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Laurie. Cherish...
10/03/2026

WILSON, Sally Agnes Nee King
Passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Laurie. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Vivien & Russell, Scott & Mandy, and Glenn. Adored grandmother of Ashlee, Briana, Samantha, Jorja and James.Sincere thanks to the caring staff of the Nelson Wing at Eversley Resthome. All messages to the Wilson family may be sent to 1245 Ada Street, Hastings.Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Sally’s life at the Hastings Crematorium Chapel, 202 Orchard Road, Hastings, on Thursday, 12 March at 2pm.

With heavy hearts, we share thatChristine August 30th August 1944 - 3rd March 2026 passed away peacefully at home, surr...
04/03/2026

With heavy hearts, we share that
Christine August
30th August 1944 - 3rd March 2026
passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with aroha.

Christine is resting at home tonight, where she will remain until tomorrow morning.

May her journey be gentle and her memory forever treasured.
Haere, haere, haere atu rā e Christine. Moe mai rā i te rangimārie.

Aroha nui ki te whānau katoa i tēnei wā pōuri.

It was truly special to have Kieran the Hawkes Bay Bagpiper B join us at Gentle Touch Funeral Services for the beautifu...
25/02/2026

It was truly special to have Kieran the Hawkes Bay Bagpiper B join us at Gentle Touch Funeral Services for the beautiful memorial service of Diane Bos. Something a little different, and incredibly moving to witness as we honoured her life.

Another great season of Business House Lawn Bowls wrapped up in Havelock North! From all of us at Gentle Touch Funeral S...
24/02/2026

Another great season of Business House Lawn Bowls wrapped up in Havelock North!

From all of us at Gentle Touch Funeral Services, thank you to everyone involved in the Havelock North Business House Lawn Bowls competition. We may have won backwards 😉 but it’s always a joy to get amongst the community, share a few laughs, and support one another.

Already looking forward to next year!

E te whānau, e ngā hoa, tēnā koutou katoa.Kua riro atu a Anaru i a tātou, he tangata kaha, he tangata aroha, he pou mō t...
23/02/2026

E te whānau, e ngā hoa, tēnā koutou katoa.
Kua riro atu a Anaru i a tātou, he tangata kaha, he tangata aroha, he pou mō tōna whānau. Ahakoa kua wehe atu ia i te ao kikokiko, ka mau tonu tōna wairua me ōna maharatanga ki roto i ō tātou ngākau. Moe mai rā e Anaru.

It is with heavy hearts that we remember our dearly loved Anaru Winitana, who tragically passed away at the age of 46. A devoted son, father, partner, son, uncle and friend, Anaru’s warmth, strength and laughter touched the lives of so many. His presence filled every room, and his love for his whānau and friends was unwavering.

A funeral service to celebrate Anaru’s life was held on Monday, 9th February at Elwood Function Centre, followed by a private cremation.

On behalf of Anaru’s family, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended the service, sent messages, brought kai, offered support, and stood beside us during this incredibly difficult time. Your kindness, love and prayers have meant more to us than words can express.

Anaru will be deeply missed and forever remembered in our hearts.

Moe mai rā i te rangimārie, e Anaru. Ka ngaro koe i a mātou mō ake tonu atu🤍

Ross Sowersby died tragically on 15 February, 2026. He was widely loved and will be missed. His service will held on Sat...
18/02/2026

Ross Sowersby died tragically on 15 February, 2026.
He was widely loved and will be missed.
His service will held on Saturday 21 February, 1pm, Elwood Function Centre, 15 Otene Road, Hastings.
A private cremation will follow.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing ofStewart Pledger - Davies 1993 - 2026The family have asked those ...
26/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of
Stewart Pledger - Davies
1993 - 2026

The family have asked those wishing to view Stewart and pay their respects can do so at Gentle Touch Funeral Services 920 Heretaunga St West on Friday the 30th of Jan, between 2.15 - 3.15pm.

If any whanau wish to donate a koha please see the details below

Gentle Funeral Services 2006 Ltd
01-1120-0077357-00
REF number - 11254 Stewart

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Smith,27 June 1951 – 12 January 2026.Brian’s family w...
13/01/2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of
Brian Smith,
27 June 1951 – 12 January 2026.

Brian’s family warmly invite all who wish to come and pay their final respects to join them on Friday the 16th of January at Gentle Touch Funeral Services,
920 Heretaunga Street West, Hastings.

This will be an informal gathering, offering a quiet time to reflect and say farewell.

The casket will be open from 10.00am to 10.30am, and then closed for the remainder of the gathering.

At 12.00pm, Brian will be taken for cremation.

Forever carried by the tides, Forever in our hearts.

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920 Heretaunga Street West
Hastings
4120

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+6468767942

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